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  ...As Lagos Hosts Dialogue Aimed At Restoring Peace ...Buhari: ‘We Can No Longer Ignore The Youth In Decision Making’ The threat posed by the recent destruction of key public assets to the economy of the Southwest has brought up a Peace Dialogue in which political leaders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought across the region came together to discuss the way forward. Lagos State Government hosted the dialogue, which was at the instance of all the six Governors of the Southwest states, to forge a common front with traditional institutions in addressing the issues that led to the recent nationwide youth demonstration, which ended in violence that shook the region to its foundation. President Muhammadu Buhari was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. Also, all serving members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) from the region and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu, attended the event held at the Banquet Hall in the State Hous...

Happy Birthday to Nollywood diva Chika Ike,who turned 35-years today.Born on the 8th of November 1985,the stunning actress shared this photo above today with the caption ''  It’s Chikalicious birthday today ! 🎉✨🎉✨🥂. God has been super awesome to her ; she knows this and never takes his blessings for granted. Please say a prayer for her . 🙏💋❤️  ''.One more photo below.  

  As the world faces a new wave of the deadly coronavirus, Churches in Rivers State have been urged to continue to observe COVID-19 protocols. The Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Engineer Emeka Woke, said resurgence of COVID-19 in Europe is becoming a cause for concern around the world, and the people of the State cannot afford to be complacent. Woke gave this advise today during the Adults Harvest Thanksgiving service at Ebenezer Anglican Church, Rumuowha, Eneka Deanery in Obio- Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State “I want to reiterate what Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike had said, let us not relax and assumed that Covid-19 is gone, Covid-19 is not gone yet. For those watching international news, you will notice that there is almost a second wave in European countries. So let us not relax”, he said. The Chief of State appealed to the leadership of the Church in Rumuowha and the entire State, to enforce Covid-19 prevention protocols. He also enjoi...

I congratulate President-elect, Joe Biden, and Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris, on their victory at the November 3, 2020 US Presidential election. Their election is not just historic, it is also futuristic in the sense that it gives us a glimpse of what the future will be-a world where race, gender and religion do not matter as much as competence and capacity. The best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour, and based on his tenure as Vice President of the United States of America, between 2008 and 2016, I am fully persuaded that as President, Mr Biden will provide national and global leadership that will set the post COVID19 world on a path of peace and prosperity. In a nation much in need of healing, I urge the incoming administration to look beyond party, and be magnanimous in victory, despite the contentious election, and to take all Americans, even those who were against their election, as brothers and sisters from the womb of one Mother, the United States of America....

  President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Vice President Joe Biden on his election as new President of the United States "at a time of uncertainty and fear in world affairs." The Nigerian leader said "your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity to change their government by peaceful means." According to President Buhari, "the most powerful group are not the politicians, but voters who can decide the fate of the politicians at the polling booth." He noted that "the main fascination of democracy is the freedom of choice and the supremacy of the will of the people." The President added that "respect for the will of the people is the very reason why democracy remains the best form of government, despite its limitations from one polity to another, and from one society to another." According to him, "I am thrilled by the fact that you are a...

  In reply please quote Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.3/38 Date: 7th November, 2020. The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE RESIST ALL VIOLENT AND RIOTOUS ELEMENTS FORTHWITH: IGP ORDERS AIGs, CPs. • Directs the Use of lawful Force in line with the Constitution The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the deployment of all legitimate force to protect lives and property of citizens including police officers and personnel of other law enforcement agencies and their families, and to prevent attacks on private/public assets from any violent person(s) or group(s) operating under any guise. The IGP restates that Command Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police should resist all riotous elements forthwith and checkmate any form of violent/riotous protests in line with Section 33 (1) & (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which among other things provides for ...

  The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced plans to temporarily close Adejobi Street, Agege; Adegbola Level Crossing and Works Road, Ikeja in continuation of the ongoing Nigeria Railway Modernisation Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port, Apapa. According to a statement issued on Friday by the State Ministry for Transportation, the roads will be closed each day from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am on the 9th, 11th and 12th of November, 2020 for the scheduled construction. The statement explained that this phase of construction works on the designated routes will focus on the closure of the track stress dispersion and locking at various level crossings. It, therefore, advised motorists plying Adejobi Street, Agege axis to use Fagba Crossing, Toyin Crossing and Ashade Underpass to access their desired destinations. Similarly, it also implored road users that wish to access Adegbola Street or reach other areas from Adegbola to make use of Works Road, Oba Akinj...